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[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
I did, sorry if this tripped any one up, but we've changed IPs for the lists and didn't want people using old IPs that didn't work any more.
[G1 Apps and Games] Flow910:
Is there a way to get the source code of the application ?

Thx.
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
other websites to add

I have additional websites I need to add. I can of course add them to the hosts file myself but my question is will my additions be overwritten whenever adfree updates the host file or will adfree just apend the updates?

The sites I need to add are:

kuad2.kusogi.com (newsbook)

kuad.kusogi.com (newsbook)

www.umeng.com (Boat browser)
[G1 Apps and Games] Flow910:
It is the biggest (only ?) problem with this app. You can't add hostname yourself.

And, yes, your updates will be erased at the next update.
[G1 Apps and Games] ProfEngr:
Ideally it should act like spybot and simply refresh its list not the whole file.

Sent from my TBolt with the XDA App using 1 opposable thumb
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
That is really a shame.

Makes me wonder if the updates are sufficiently useful to accept them if things are going well and I've installed no new apps with ads.

Anyone know if it is the same thing with Adaway?
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
AdAway keeps your white and black lists on your phone. They even come back after flashing a new ROM and restoring apps with Titanium Backup.
[G1 Apps and Games] Anderson2:
I have switched to adaway and am much happier.
[G1 Apps and Games] Firefairy:
Is anyone else seeing Easy Downloaded (or any other 2Easy apps) rebuilding the myalbum folder without anything showing up in the TCP dump? I can't tell if it's just backing the thing up (in which case, why rebuild it?) or if it is somehow sneaking past Adfree.
[G1 Apps and Games] ChevanLemon:
options on adfree

I have a question, no, actually questions.

Okay here we go:

1. What is Authenticate use for? Should I authenticate to use the full function of the app (if any)

2. There is so many options on the app such as:

a. Use /data/data/hosts symlink

b. Create symlink if needed

c. Local Webserver

d. Run TCPdump

What do those options do? which option should I activate to maximize adfree app?

3. When I open Adfree there are two options: "Show TCPdump screen" and "Boot Normally". What does it mean? Please explain?

Anybody kindly enlighten for I am a noob.

My best regards,

Chv
[G1 Apps and Games] maurlife:
Hi, I've been using Ad free for some time now, but recently found I wasn't able to download one of my favorite podcasts. I thought the feeds were down, but after a week or so I emailed the podcast. They said everything was fine at their end. I tried to figure out what was happening by looking at the log on my podcast app, but was confused. It seemed the feed URL was refusing the connection. After realizing the problem might be on my end, I wondered if Adfree was blocking the feed URL. I tried to whitelist the URLs, but had trouble discovering which ones were associated with my podcast feed. I wasn't able to download my podcast until I reverted my hosts file, effectively giving up the Adfree function. Is there a way to see the list of blocked URLs? When I try to view the TCP dump, all I get is a blank screen. To echo ChevanLimon's questions: Is there a tutorial available for this app? How do I use the features? Can I selectively allow some of the blocked URLs through?

Any help would be appreciated!
[G1 Apps and Games] m4nc1n1:
I have the same issue...need to add an app to the whitelist, but there is no whitelist in adfree :(
[G1 Apps and Games] MattyDip:
Please improve tbe icon of the APP. On Galaxy S3 the resolution is to low. Great application. Thanks.
[G1 Apps and Games] timothydonohue:
Having issues with ads getting through. They're now showing up in google maps and OneLouder apps never got them blocked. Please fix
[G1 Apps and Games] FlaMtnBkr:
I recently rooted my phone and the ROM I installed included Adfree. When I started the program I chose the "Boot Normally" option (I have since tried both) and was given the error message "Hit Fatal Error: This copy of AdFree is too old, please update to a newer version." I went to the market and did update to the latest version (0.8.44 is what market says, phone say 0.8.43). I still get this message even with the current market version. I would really like to utilize this program. Any suggestions?

I am using the newest SwaggedOutStock (X, Android 2.3.5) ROM on an HTC EVO 4G.

Thanks!
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
I switched to AdAway. I never could get the whitelist to work in AdFree.
[G1 Apps and Games] cee:
problem with host entry

Hi folks,

why do you add

127.0.0.1 netweather.accuweather.com

to your hostfile/blacklist?

It interferes with the app found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1684076

For me there is no need for that entry.

Thnx & greetz,

cee.
[G1 Apps and Games] johngoodin:
Adfree exceptions

How can I tell Adfree not to modify a certain app?

It filters NBC Nightly News. The app shows you videos from NBC. The app shows a image / caption link to each video. After installing installing Adfree it no longer shows the image link to each video only the captions. Is there a way to protect hosts entries to this app?

:crying:
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
You have to whitelist the website.
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
While I cannot tell you how to whitelist in Ad Free, I can tell you the hosts sources you need to add to the whitelist.

They are:

msnbcmedia.msn.com

once.unicornmedia.com

videodata.msnbc.msn.com

videodelivery.msnbc.msn.com

www.msnbc.msn.com
[G1 Apps and Games] iambibhas:
Xperia Neo V, Rooted and all.

Installed the app and rebooted too just in case. But still this app MangaSearcher is showing me ads. Any idea?
[G1 Apps and Games] SGT John Doe:
Anyone who's successfully been able to sign up?

I always recieve a error message for month now. And the support is dead like my grandma.
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
You could try the other app.
[G1 Apps and Games] Cookie Ninja:
Use the TCP dump screen after running the app to see the address of ad server site (hint: it will be below the manga app server website address, periodically wiping the TCP dump helps catch ad sites). Touch the relevant address and you'll be taken to the bigtincan site. Login with your id and password and add the exception as a blacklist. The downloaded hostfile sometimes does not cover fringe ad sites which need to be added like this. The bigtincan server includes this ad IP address in the next hostfile download after verification that the site added IS an ad server.

Sent from my HTC Incredible S
[G1 Apps and Games] SGT John Doe:
What other app?
[G1 Apps and Games] burdman:
Probably talking about "adaway"
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
From the previous page. I felt bad about mentioning the competitor twice.
[G1 Apps and Games] cocute:
In soccerlivescores app not works with some ads
[G1 Apps and Games] Cookie Ninja:
Use the TCP dump screen after running the app to see the address of ad server site (hint: it will be below the soccer app website address, periodically wiping the TCP dump helps catch ad sites). Touch the relevant address and you'll be taken to the bigtincan site. Login with your id and password and add the exception as a blacklist. The downloaded hostfile sometimes does not cover fringe ad sites which need to be added like this. The bigtincan server includes this ad IP address in the next hostfile download. Please read a few posts above also....

Sent from my HTC Incredible S
[G1 Apps and Games] moneytoo:
Pretty please, remove "i.iinfo.cz" from hosts cause there are no longer ads on this server but images for Czech news server root.cz. Thanks
[G1 Apps and Games] adam2new:
Request (similar to whitelist):

Have a way to know which sites it added last time one "updated" their hosts file, so any changes not changed by the app will never get overwritten. Other way would be adding every entry after a specific header (comment) line.

This would help wonders for those select few who choose to have special hostnames in their hosts file (those of you out there, you know who you are).

You don't have to implement this if you don't feel like it. (there's a load off your shoulders ^_^ )
[G1 Apps and Games] Crits77:
Music Hero

Some ads before and on the launched screen of Music Hero.

I think it may come from some subdomains of flurry.com and admob.com
[G1 Apps and Games] MissNinjaKittie:
PLEASE provide documentation

It was horribly confusing and convoluted to find help because everything points to this forum thread. Seeing as the app is available on other phones besides the G1, the title made me thing I was in the wrong place. The first post doesn't even mention the actual AdFree app. Please write up some actual documentation on how to use this app and put it somewhere that isn't mixed in with tons of everyone's posts about help requests, commendation/complaints about the app, etc. The easiest thing would probably be to update the title and first post of this thread with the basic information and instructions. Now that I've dug through the 1224 posts in this thread and found your explanation on how to use TCPdump, hopefully I can use the functionality. Thanks!
[G1 Apps and Games] drakkeman:
this app is blocking feeds from:

www.record.pt

www.abola.pt

www.jn.pt

the 3 sites are newpapper from portugal

can this problem be resolve?
[G1 Apps and Games] NoahVail:
Assuming the App still uses MVPS list...

Providing the App still uses the MVPS list;

The site url is: http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/

It has an email link for submission and removal requests.

You can check the list yourself to see if your urls are listed: http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.txt

From what I see they are not.
[G1 Apps and Games] sensboston:
Could you please block ads from inner-active.mobi? Thanks!
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
I'm pretty sure this app is dead. Use AdAway.
[G1 Apps and Games] Motorolaseries:
I want my ads

I know its weird but I want my Ads back how do I get them back, uninstall don't work.
[G1 Apps and Games] Crits77:
Re-install the app, launch it and click on the "Revert" button. That should reset your hosts file.
[G1 Apps and Games] Motorolaseries:
Thank you! It worked.
[G1 Apps and Games] jinesh18:
I'M+ showing ads

IM+ showing ads.
[G1 Apps and Games] anthonycr:
I am running and unofficial build of CyanogenMod 10 RC-0 on my LG Optimus V, and for some reason, adfree android isn't working at all. The hosts file is located in the same place as on CM9 and CM7 (/system/etc) and when I install the hosts file using adfree, the hosts file doesn't change at all. The app doesn't give me an error, but when I open my hosts file in a file browser, it is completely blank, even after re-downloading the hosts file in adfree.

Is it just me, or are others having this issue with jellybean...
[G1 Apps and Games] arcooke:
This app blocks almost all images on Newegg's promotional emails (emails that I WANT to see). I confirmed it was AdFree by reverting my hosts (images and links worked again). This has been an ongoing problem for well over a year. It's also discussed HERE

Here's a link to one of the many images blocked in the email:

http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/EmailImg/header/new11/NE_logo.gif

It also blocks the links in the email. I think it's blocking promotions.newegg.com all together
[G1 Apps and Games] crayzeeteri:
Here Here!

That

I second that! I'm actually pretty knowledgeable, not at dev status (I think that actually requires some extra chromosome or cell they're born with...meant as a compliment, y'all seriously impress me!) but no where near a noob or just plain dumb! (Ok, please stifle the urge to flap ur lip!) Really do ok at this, and this had me so frustrated that I was 2 seconds away from uninstalling the app! ZERO documentation on it, and these aren't things I'm cool with wingin it on, hoping I set it up right! The FAQ directs here, and like the post above said, to a bigillion posts to sift thru! Luckily I read this post, n it says she finally found info on the TCP dump, so I'm crossing my fingers that means it's here in the next few posts, n I'll find it as soon as I'm done ranting here! Please don't get me wrong, not REALLY ranting or complaining, I'm very grateful the app exists at all! I just thought it was really important to back her up - be another voice! I mentioned my genius abilities (KIDDING! Well I thought it was funny....) because here I am frustrated, imagine someone new at this! They would just go away mad, posting comments that the app sucks...no bueno! At least just a quick set of say...one-size-fits-all settings. Please (whew! Almost forgot the magic word! ;-P ) Alright, I'm done with my novel here, n acting like a dork. What can I say, no life. And I don't do bored very well! Thanks for all u do n I hope I figure it out n keep the app! If so, I'll send the op a pm (LOL, op a pm...sounds downright silly don't it?) with a lil set of instructions - see if he'll put it on the 1st post - help out, do something useful! :D :silly:
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
Seriously. Use AdAway.
[G1 Apps and Games] bobbyphoenix:
This.
[G1 Apps and Games] Dexter_prog:
hey there. Since I upgraded to ICS (and now to JB via CM10) adfree stopped working. I'm not sure why. I tried adaway and it says that it won't work because my apn has a proxy (which can't be removed, else my connection doesn't work).
[G1 Apps and Games] GrandAdmiral:
Ads are coming through on Tweetcaster
[G1 Apps and Games] kcerica:
I've been editing my host files with an app called hosts editor for quite a while now to help find & delete entries that have been added by this app (the host editor app is a nice alternative to the stock txt editor to delete URLs that have been blocked with addfree) but it's a pain having to do this so often every time the list is updated because the entries I delete just get added again. I've been wondering if there's an easier way like settings or something that stops this app from adding specific sites that I don't want blocked -for example addthis.com is one I can think of off the top of my head that I have to keep deleting from the host files file.

Sorry if this is a repeat question, it's hard to tell with a thread with over 1200 posts :)

Thanks for any replies!

Sent from my pretty xparent purple tapatalk
[G1 Apps and Games] uf21:
What do I have to delete in the hosts file to get adfly links working?
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
Search for lines that have adfly in them.
[G1 Apps and Games] Tx Redneck:
There should be way to white list specific entries. If not, this can be done in AdAway quite easily.

Saved and Texan by the Grace of God, Redneck by choice.

---------- Post added at 08:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:11 AM ----------

They'll need to be white listed. If it cannot be done in this app, AdAway gives the option to do so.

Saved and Texan by the Grace of God, Redneck by choice.
[G1 Apps and Games] dr.devman:
blockad app?
[G1 Apps and Games] waveboy:
Adfree doesn't filter ads on the times of India app.....can anyone look into that?
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
Use AdAway.
[G1 Apps and Games] Cookie Ninja:
Ads are by cntdy.mobi. run TCP dump in the homescreen of app. After seeing ads on TOI / any app, run adfree. Go to the TCP dump page & see through all the addresses the phone has accessed. Touch the address of what you've identified as an ad server. The address link will open the bigtincan website, where you can login with your username & pwd. Go to blacklist and the ad server address will be in there. Insert it as a blacklist addition, and then force-download hostlist the next time you run adaway. TOI ads will be blocked.

Dead cookies leave no trails...
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
Sign up for an account on http://adfree.bigtincan.com, you can then white/black list hosts
[G1 Apps and Games] moneytoo:
I am unable to register... "There was a problem creating your account, please try again. If you still have problems please contact support."
[G1 Apps and Games] bberryhill0:
I'm still waiting for my AdFree account. It's been a year or two.
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
The was a mistake in the code causing that error message to show regardless of the actual problem, I've fixed this now.
[G1 Apps and Games] Motorolaseries:
I like the apparently its very helpful.I just having one problem.

I am registered to websites that pay me for surveys and offers but sometimes ad free blocks the surveys and offers.

Is there a way to allow those offers through without reverting everything?
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
SIgn up at http://adfree.bigtincan.com and then you can whitelist hostnames
[G1 Apps and Games] j_schipper:
When I try to open the program I get an error saying to update the app because it is outdated. But there is no update version in the market. I deinstalled the app and reinstalled it but no luck.

Please help, I am using version

0.8.44
[G1 Apps and Games] a1exus:
I'm getting a fatal error saying that my copy is too old, I'm using latest version from market/play store 8.44

Please advise.
[G1 Apps and Games] mtg981:
I too am getting the "outdated version" message. HTC Evo LTE, rooted.
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
I've been dreading this day since my hdd was wiped a while back, I've uploaded a new version using a new signing key 0.8.45, but you'll need to remove the current version first.
[G1 Apps and Games] grimx:
I'm getting a "FATAL ERROR" as well.

I am using a rooted HTC One V.
[G1 Apps and Games] JagDave:
There's a new version on the Play store.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.adfree

Sent from the App that Time Forgot.
[G1 Apps and Games] j_schipper:
It is working again. Thanks.

Please, next time frist the market update and a day later the update check. ;)
[G1 Apps and Games] a1exus:
does that mean we'll be seeing some new development?)) a new updated icon? more features?))
[G1 Apps and Games] shaq1907:
Thanks for new version. It worked for me.
[G1 Apps and Games] oae08:
I hope! It needs some minor fixes, it looks outdated.
[G1 Apps and Games] rgraville:
The new version does not appear to be compatible with my Android 2.1 (Barnes

& Noble Nook Simple Touch Glow). I have tried downloading off the market and it won't let me. Downloaded to my Galaxy S3 and copied it over and it refuses to install. Error parsing package.
[G1 Apps and Games] zodiaxe66:
When I download from market and open the app, it says "fatal error, app outdated". I tried reinstall from market. But still the same.

How about uploading it here on xda, when Google are so slow to update the newly updated apps.
[G1 Apps and Games] *Detection*:
Looks like there are 2 versions on Google Play, the old one from MAY and new one from DECEMBER

Install the december one, working great again, thanks :)
[G1 Apps and Games] Fltlander:
December version workin on my DROID RAZR Maxx!!
[G1 Apps and Games] iventura:
Hey, any ideas? Not working on my Nexus 7. I installed the new version though
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
Any errors shown?
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
What features do you think it needs?
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
Sorry, the version was set to 8+, should have been 7+, the new version is 0.8.46
[G1 Apps and Games] Unicorn512:
Google messed this up

Google really dropped the ball on this one. If you search for AdFree you get the OLD version. However, if you search in the section "More from this developer" you get the new version.

You should let Google know how badly they have messed up....
[G1 Apps and Games] rgraville:
Worked like a champ on my nook. Thanks for the update.
[G1 Apps and Games] mi7chy:
I don't normally get telemarting calls but got one right after installing this Adfree Android app. Anyone else?
[G1 Apps and Games] rgraville:
No. No way it was related.
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
We added the new location in the description of the old app and setup a webpage for it

http://www.bigtincan.com/adfree/

Would they actually care?
[G1 Apps and Games] iventura:
Sorry, it works but in the game Fruit Shoot I still get Ads, thats why I said it doesn't work.
[G1 Apps and Games] Marreboy:
The new app seems to work on my Nexus 7 running modaco rom. However it looks awkward since it forces landscape mode. Even turning auto rotation off doesn't help.

Cosmetic issue, but I still thought you should know.

Tapatalked from my Nexus 7
[G1 Apps and Games] snkycool:
WTF R8J, DF2 Lead on...Bravo Zulu.. great work, great job & Outstanding effort..:cool::good: I was lost til u lit the way.. I hit the Thanks Tab on the way out
[G1 Apps and Games] Kusie:
Hi,

came here from play store link..

Installed this app (new version) but am confused :

What is that authentication stuff all about?

What is this boot screen stuff all about?

Why do so many games still have ads?

(Scamps for example)

Does not seem to work very well on my Galaxy S2.

Kusie
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
The problem is I don't know how to detect TVs.
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
it only works as well as the host names in the database. The authentication stuff is so you can get a custom list of hostnames from the server, the boot screen is to help with getting new hostnames.
[G1 Apps and Games] rgraville:
Yea, it does the same thing on my nook. The funny part is that when it forces the device into landscape mode the nook stays in landscape mode even after exiting the adfree app. I have to mess with locking and unlocking or other such tricks to get the device back to portrait. Not a huge deal as it is unnecessary to go into the app often.
[G1 Apps and Games] delta_foxtrot2:
I'll look into fixing it...
[G1 Apps and Games] mvmsk:
please do not encourage this kind of apps. coz. ads are the only form of revenue making for petty developers
[G1 Apps and Games] RovG:
Dear Sir & Fellow Forumites,

Please consider my alternative view point, from a different perspective.

You will notice that not all apps dependant on 'Ad' based income are from independant developers, many apps from larger concerns resort to this as well.:eek:

We all use apps to conserve resources on our devices e.g. automatically turn off the screen or lower its brightness, or automatically turn off wifi or bluetooth when not required.Why not conserve internet bandwidth?;)

In my part of the world I have to pay for the internet bandwidth used. It doesn't matter how small the amount of bandwidth 'Ads' use, it is rather the principle that they use bandwidth that I have to pay for without giving me any option to accede or not. Furthermore I find it rather abhorent in having 'Ads' forced upon me. I find them intrusive and invasive.:banghead:

I wish all 'Ad' bearing apps were forced to replace their 'Ads' with a block that read: "Click/Tap here to view Ad" everytime someone wanted to view an 'Ad'. I wonder how many people would actually do that? Then one would also see that 'Ads' waste valuable real estate on our displays.:rolleyes:

I have no objection to bill board advertising or any other form of marketing that is not forced upon me. 'Ads' that are forced upon me personally, I consider unsolicited. Examples of unsolicited marketing are those appearing on radio, television, smss', apps & web pages and not to forget those irritating spam emails and telephone calls.:rolleyes:

I am completely against unsolicited marketing in every way & form and therefore will actively discourage and attempt to purge their existence. I embrace & encourage apps that free me from such tyranny. I would rather donate money to developers of apps that block 'Ads' than have to be forced to view 'Ads' that I have not requested to view.

Consequently, I would rather pay the developers a small fee for their apps and discourage developers from resorting to 'Ad' based income. It will then be up to the developers to find a new way to allow the patrons to try their apps before the buy. (BTW Google's Play Store 15 minute refund time is ridiculous)

I apologise for the tirade but I hate unsolicited marketing with a passion. I truly detest them. I wish unsolicted marketing in all forms was banned. It is an invasion of our privacy and should be treated with the same moral contempt as pornographic material.

:)